Good food, good people, good times.
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Please note... We will be closing for private events at 4pm on the 14th and 29th of June.

Food & Drink At

The Canteen

A waterfront restaurant, with a passion for local, seasonal produce, our food menus offer globally inspired fresh, wholesome, great quality food. Don't forget to check out our daily changing range of cakes available on our servery too.

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Takeaway At

The Canteen

IF YOU CAN'T STAY, TAKE ME AWAY!

We can make most of our food and drinks available to takeaway, just come in and order at the till.

Our

Journey

We are a waterfront restaurant located in the historic barracks in the Hotwalls. Run by our fantastic team of staff, we have been lucky enough to be serving the people of Old Portsmouth and beyond since July 2016. The arches in the Hotwalls have been left derelict for a number of years, so when the council announced their plans to regenerate the area, we were excited to get involved. With our enthusiastic team of chefs led by Head Chef Stacey, busy in the kitchen, we offer a delicious breakfast and lunch menu, extending our opening hours in the summer months to offer dinner too. We are continually adapting our food offering with the changing seasons and wherever possible our food is sourced locally, from independent suppliers. With our fresh fruit and veg from The Fruit Basket in Gosport, and daily bread deliveries from long-established Happy Toast Bakery, we enjoy building solid, long lasting relationships with local people who help us to put excellent food on your plate!

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Private Hire At

The Canteen

Situated on Old Portsmouth’s historic waterfront, The Canteen provides an iconic backdrop for any special occasion. This unique venue is available for private hire for your evening event anytime of the year.

WHAT’S THE FORMAT?

We can cater for a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 80 people. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a corporate meeting, we ask you to choose one of our food packages to compliment your event.

Bespoke

Bowl Food


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Craft Beer &

Hot Dogs


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Canapés


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Fish Supper


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The

Deck

Our Deck is a must-see in all weathers. Located at the mouth of the harbour, we have the best spot to watch all the goings on in the Solent. Come and visit to get a front row seat of Ben Ainslie’s state of the art catamarans, or the magnificent Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier. They all pass by within inches of our deck, enjoyed by our customers in the comfort of our cosy blankets, or whilst enjoying a chilled Sauvignon on a hot day!

The

Hut

On sunny days throughout the summer months, be sure to come down and sample our selection of Judes Ice Creams from our Ice Cream Hut located next to Studio No 1 in the Hotwalls Studios. If you can’t find us just stick your nose in the air and follow
the smell of freshly made waffle cones…

The

Hotwalls

Local artists in residence at The Hotwalls Studios have become a firm part of our Canteen community, regularly joining us for their coffee and lunch breaks. As our neighbours, we offer all artists 25% discount, so if you're new to the community be sure to mention it when paying your bill!

With the beach on our doorstep too, don't forget you can take all of our food and drinks away if you want to soak up some rays whilst refuelling!

We Welcome Your

Furry Friends

Inside and out, we welcome your furry friends into The Canteen with open arms. With our "Doggy Pit Stop" fast becoming a regular feature on the dog walking route, we have quite a community of furry regulars!

Vouchers

Vouchers are available to buy at the till for any denomination. Why not give someone special a really, really great gift!

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The Canteen

What our

Customers say

The warmth of the welcome you receive when you walk through the door, immediately makes you feel at home. So you want to sit and stay a while.


Jimmy Mayler, Portsmouth

Delicious food, great drinks and a wow location.
They've found the winning combo!


Daphne Viala, London

Its not just me that loves The Canteen, its my dog! Whenever we're walking past she drags me in! Their "doggy pit-stop" gets her every time.
I have to say, I don't protest.


Linsey Smith, Southsea

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